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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.56, 333.33 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.56, 333.33 and 153.02 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.56 : 333.33 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.56/333.33 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.56x = 333.33 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.56x = 51,004.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,004.49/241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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